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Posted by Kimberly | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Complex Adotion/Immigration Case

Ricky was such a huge help. I adopted a child from Liberia but it was an unusual case since my son was here initially on a student visa. Elijah at a young age was left by his mother to live with his grandparents, when his grandfather died he was shuffled between his uncle’s houses. I started sponsori...ng Elijah in Liberia in 2010 and after years of communication enrolled him in a student exchange program in the US in 2015. After spending some time here Elijah started opening up about his treatment in Liberia. He was treated like a child slave and physically and mentally abused. After hearing about his treatment and also how I was being used by his family to extort money, I knew it wasn’t in my best interest or Elijah’s for him to return to Liberia. I contacted his uncle and proposed adoption. His uncle didn’t hesitate to say “yes”. Not knowing what steps to take, I contacted someone from the Dept. of State and explained the situation. He gave me the name of a lawyer in Liberia who worked with Elijah’s uncle to complete the adoption with involvement with me. My main role was pressuring the lawyer to get the adoption completed before Elijah’s visa expired. After I had the adoption decree from Liberia I didn’t know the next steps so I contacted an adoption lawyer from my county. He agreed that the adoption decree was legal but he wanted me to meet with Ricky to discuss the immigration factors since Elijah was here on a student visa and I was getting pressured greatly by the Student Exchange Organization to send Elijah back to Liberia. I met with Ricky and explained the circumstances to him which lead up to the adoption. He said although the adoption decree was legal it wasn’t valid for immigration status change since the law states that a child must be 15 years or younger and Elijah had turned 16 before the adoption was completed. He told me that considering the abuse and extortion, we should file for political asylum. He said that it would likely not be granted because it is very difficult but it would buy time since the process could sometimes take a couple years. To our dismay, Elijah’s asylum hearing was scheduled just about 2 months after the application was filed. We went for the interview and several months later Elijah received his Employment Authorization Card. Even after receiving the letter it wasn’t clear what it meant. Ricky viewed the card and document and confirmed that asylum was granted. It was a long stressful road but Ricky was always there to answer questions and give the best guidance he could give. His knowledge of the laws proved to be invaluable in this very complex case. We are currently in the final stage of a re-adoption and Elijah is doing great. He brought so much love and life to our family. He’s doing phenomenal in school and socially well adjusted. A young man has been given a chance of a new life and success due in part to Ricky’s keen knowledge, judgement and compassion.

Posted by Malick | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent service

If you want to save money, time and like winning, this is the lawyer you should hired. 99.99% he Will win your case for you. In my personal opinion I would said 100% of chance of winning. Honest lawyer and he has expert knowledge of the law and the uscis procedures. He also have a robust experience ...dealing the uscis. Please help yourself by chose Ricky for your immigration case. My email should be visible and you can email me thank you message when he wins your case for you.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended !

Mr Palladino's diligent work resulted in a positive result for my nephew facing a potential deporting. He was in touch through out the time we were awaiting the next steps, very prompt in responding and professional. Highly recommended.

Posted by Faruque | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Removal Proceedings

Ricky was a superb lawyer. He was always professional in his dealings and knew that he had to handle my case with patience, which he justly did. As an international student, I was put under removal proceedings for false claims. Ricky came in with a plan and executed it with due diligence. As he is... a well reputed lawyer in the Philadelphia area, thus we were, from the get go, on good terms with both the judge (whom he has had over 50 cases with) and the government prosecutor (who he has had over 100 cases with). All in all, he knows what he is doing, and by the way he carries himself, it is obvious he cares for the little man.

Posted by lassinan | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

the besr lawyer in philadelphia

I don,t have a word to thanks this guy I struggle for many year on this country but you deliver me for nightmare.hiding my self you are my hero!!!, thank you again to help a immigrant people

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